FORD Motor Company says its state-of-the-art EcoBoost engine technology is one feature that will meet drivers’ requirements of performance and fuel economy.
The technology, first launched in 2011, is based on a combination of turbocharging and direct fuel injection, which work in conjunction to provide improved engine power from a smaller capacity engine, as well as improved fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions.
“Turbochargers increase the air supply to the engine, making it possible to efficiently produce more power from a smaller engine” Abigail Yeboah Owiredu, Marketing Manager of Mechanical Lloyd Company Ltd said, the Ghanaian Ford dealership. “Meanwhile direct injection technology provides more efficient and accurate delivery of fuel into the cylinders. The overall result is impressive power output from an engine that is smaller than people are used to.”
One example is the all-new 2.7-litre V6 EcoBoost engine that will be fitted to the 2015 Ford Edge. This compact engine produces 242kW of power and 508Nm of torque – outputs equal to a conventional, mid-range V8 engine. Its impressive torque characteristics allow for a maximum towing weight of 3 850kg and payload of 1 000kg, without sacrificing performance.
The range-topping 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost engine is also on offer, and will be available in the all-new Ford F-150 pick-up, which will be available in 2015. With outputs of 272kW and 569Nm, it rivals larger, high-performance V8 engines from competing manufacturers, and still returns impressive fuel consumption and low emissions.
Certain EcoBoost-equipped models also use Ford’s Auto Start-Stop technology, which shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a stop to assist in reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The system automatically restarts the engine when the brake is released, allowing a driver to pull off without any interruption. In truck applications the Auto Start-Stop system is calibrated to operate differently, and will not switch off the engine when trailers are attached, in case you need to find trailers with a similar technology we recommend to try pittstrailers.com/lowboy-rgn/ catalog.
At its Go Further event, hosted earlier this year in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ford announced that 17 new vehicles would be introduced in the sub-Sahara Africa region by 2016. Among other class-leading technologies, EcoBoost will feature on selected models, offering consumers advanced engines that do not compromise on power, performance, fuel economy, and emissions.
In international markets Ford also offers its 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, available in the Ford Focus, Fiesta, and other models. Despite a 1-litre capacity and only three cylinders, this technically advanced engine delivers the same performance as a traditional, 1.6-litre four-cylinder competitor. It is also an exceptionally efficient and economical solution: in the Fiesta it uses only 4.3 litres per 100km, and emits 99g/km of carbon dioxide*.
The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has won 13 major international awards, including the International Engine of the Year, in 2012, 2013, and 2014 – the first time any manufacturer has won the overall award three years in a row.
“Our auto market is growing at an encouraging pace. People are moving away from choosing used cars – opting instead for brand new vehicles that offer safety, reliability and fuel efficiency,” said Owiredu. “EcoBoost engines offer all of these qualities, and we believe that will drive demand for our vehicles.”
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